noun🔗ShareGähnenAn act of gaping; a yawn."The teacher sighed and counted the gapes during the long afternoon lecture. "Der Lehrer seufzte und zählte das Gähnen während der langen Nachmittagsvorlesung.physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLücke, KluftA large opening."After the earthquake, large gapes appeared in the road, making it dangerous to drive. "Nach dem Erdbeben entstanden große Lücken in der Straße, was das Fahren gefährlich machte.gapareapartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLuftröhrenwürmer, das HechelnA disease in poultry caused by gapeworm in the windpipe, a symptom of which is frequent gaping."The farmer worried that gapes was spreading through his flock, as several chicks were constantly stretching their necks and gasping for air. "Der Bauer befürchtete, dass sich Luftröhrenwürmer in seiner Herde ausbreiteten, da mehrere Küken ständig ihre Hälse reckten und nach Luft schnappten.diseaseanimalbirdagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLücke, SpaltThe width of an opening."The mechanic carefully measured the gapes between the spark plugs. "Der Mechaniker maß sorgfältig die Lücken zwischen den Zündkerzen.gapspaceareapartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaulspalteThe maximum opening of the mouth (of a bird, fish, etc.) when it is open."The vet measured the kittenfish's gapes to check for deformities or injuries in its mouth. "Der Tierarzt maß die Maulspalte des Katzenfischs, um nach Verformungen oder Verletzungen in seinem Maul zu suchen.anatomyanimalbirdfishbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGähntTo open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise."The little boy gapes with astonishment as the magician pulls a rabbit from his hat. "Der kleine Junge gähnt vor Erstaunen, als der Zauberer ein Kaninchen aus seinem Hut zieht.physiologybodyactionsensationappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStarren, staunenTo stare in wonder."The children gaped at the beautiful butterflies fluttering in the garden. "Die Kinder starrten staunend auf die wunderschönen Schmetterlinge, die im Garten flatterten.sensationactionhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGähnt, klafftTo open wide; to display a gap."The old wooden door gapes open, revealing a dusty, abandoned room. "Die alte Holztür klafft offen und gibt einen staubigen, verlassenen Raum frei.appearanceactionphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaul öffnenOf a cat: to open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals."After sniffing the air near the kitchen, the cat gapes, trying to identify the unfamiliar smell. "Nachdem die Katze die Luft in der Nähe der Küche beschnuppert hatte, öffnete sie das Maul und versuchte, den unbekannten Geruch zu identifizieren.animalphysiologyorganbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
